Goaltender: The defensive player normally stationed directly in front of the goal cage, whose primary job is to prevent goals by the other team. The goaltender wears special protective equipment and is given some special protection by the rules, while he is in the goal crease. If assessed a minor, major, or misconduct penalty, the goaltender remains in the game while another player goes to the penalty box in his stead.

 

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Goaltender: The defensive player normally stationed directly in front of the goal cage, whose primary job is to prevent goals by the other team. The goaltender wears special protective equipment and is . . . View Full Definition

Save: The act, by a goaltender, in deflecting or stopping a shot on goal. As a verb, to make a save.

Screened Shot: Goaltender's view is blocked by players between he and the shooter.

Quick Whistle: A 'quick whistle' is a stoppage in play that occasionally occurs when an on-ice official whistles the play dead, yet the puck is still not under complete control of the goaltender. The most . . . View Full Definition